You are using an outdated browser and your browsing experience will not be optimal. Please update to the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Install Microsoft Edge

February 21, 2017

John Frangos to Moderate International Arbitration Panel

John Frangos, a consultant in the Tilleke & Gibbins dispute resolution group, will act as moderator for an upcoming seminar on “Guerrilla Tactics in International Arbitration.” The event will be jointly hosted by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Thailand Arbitration Center, and the International Chamber of Commerce Thailand.

Featuring a panel of Thai and international experts in the area, the discussion will focus on practical examples and tips to overcome unconventional tactics, also known as “guerilla tactics,” designed to delay and obstruct arbitration proceedings. The following topics will be discussed at the event:

  • Attacks on validity and existence of arbitration clauses
  • Spurious challenges to arbitrators
  • Procedural delays and obstructions
  • Enforcement problems
  • Impact of guerrilla tactics on arbitration in Thailand and the international community
  • How to curb guerrilla tactics and improve the legal profession

This free seminar will take place on March 8 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., followed by a cocktail reception, at the Thailand Arbitration Center in Bangkok. To register for the event, please contact [email protected] by March 1.

RELATED INSIGHTS​ 

September 7, 2016
Product liability is an issue of utmost concern to many companies. When consumers encounter an unsafe product, a wide range of businesses throughout the value chain—from manufacturers to importers to retailers—can be found potentially liable for the damage or injury caused. A product liability claim can represent a huge burden for a company in terms of defending itself against potential liabilities and overcoming a tarnished reputation. 
August 29, 2016
Chusert Supasitthumrong, a partner in Tilleke & Gibbins’ dispute resolution and litigation group, will speak on the topic “Labor Dispute Resolutions: Discover How to Resolve Disputes Effectively and Legally” at the HR Law Summit 2016, a two-day conference focused on labor and employment law. Chusert will serve as the keynote speaker, and his presentation will cover the following subjects: